FT Maintenance Mechanic
FT Maintenance Mechanic
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$ 67529 - 81153
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Description
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex age religion marital status disability or sexual orientation in any of its policies procedures or practices. In fact the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.
Closing Date
This position will close on May 22 2025 at 11:59 PM (or when 150 applications are received whichever occurs sooner).
College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the colleges district include Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens La Mirada Norwalk and portions of Bell Gardens Lakewood Long Beach Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at.
Department ProfileThe Facilities department is dedicated to the maintenance of the campuss physical environment. As the stewards of the buildings and grounds on our campus Facilities is the single point of contact for all service and maintenance requests. Dedicated to providing superior service to our clients (students faculty staff and the neighboring community) our staff evaluates and prioritizes customer service requests and works to ensure the highest standards of care and concern for the campus.
Summary
Performs general building maintenance work. Assists skilled maintenance staff in the performance of skilled maintenance work in the various construction and mechanical systems trades.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Maintenance Mechanic requires generalized experience in building maintenance grounds or advanced custodial work.Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance Mechanics are qualified to perform the following duties although may concentrate on specific assignments or skill areas based on need:- Participates with and assists in trades areas of carpentry plumbing painting HVAC electrical painting and other crafts as assigned.
- Services HVAC systems by inspecting and lubricating fans and motors checking for leaks overheating and noises that indicate trouble. Calibrates sensors. Accesses remote computeraided energy management systems to adjust times and temperatures.
- Participates in installation of fans and fixtures requiring fabricating of sheet metal soldering and welding.
- Performs servicing and maintenance to fixtures. Makes plumbing adjustments such as unclogging toilets and sinks tightening toilet seats adjusting of drinking fountains cleaning water jets to enhance flows.
- Assists in performing painting and varnishing of walls doors rooms buildings parking lots and other surfaces. Prepares and finishes surfaces by scraping using commercial paint removers fills cracks and holes or sizing plaster walls. Applies paint varnish and other protective and decorative finishes to comply with District standards.
- Assists in constructing fabricating assembling installing repairing or replacing doors walls signs desks counters shelves shelf units benches bleachers forms frames window frames fences and stairways. Assists in the construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings and structures.
- Assembles adjusts sets up and repairs furniture.
- Performs repairs and conducts maintenance on projects such as sidewalks and roadways athletic field equipment and classroom equipment.
- Glazes and fits windows.
- Refinishes furniture. Hangs wall coverings.
- May operate and perform minor servicing of light equipment including light tractors skip loaders forklift and other labor saving devices.
- Assists in the installation and maintenance of roofs baseboards furniture cabinets shelving bookcases and bulletin boards.
- Assists in the resolution of specific mechanical problems.
- Accesses and retrieves work orders using the automated work order system. May enter time and materials information associated with the work performed on orders.
- Performs routine servicing on airconditioning and heating systems. Changes filters and belts. Greases and oils bearings motors and compressors.
- Ensures that secondary containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled. Ensures that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for assigned area(s) are up to date.
- Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and demonstrated skills in arithmetic reading and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions read and document work orders read plans and drawings make measurements plus 3 years of experience in the general maintenance and remodel of buildings grounds mechanical systems or equipment.Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational training or apprenticeships in building maintenance equipment maintenance or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance areas including rough and finish carpentry commercial painting framing HVAC locksmithing electrical and plumbing.
OSHA certification
- Strong human relations skills to effectively work as a team member and provide excellent service to internal customers.
- Certifications in specific maintenance areas (e.g. HVAC electrical plumbing)
- Aptitude for diagnosing and solving maintenancerelated problems efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and documenting maintenance tasks.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires a basic knowledge of building grounds or equipment maintenance sufficient to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks. Requires knowledge of the use maintenance and minor repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance remodel and repair work. Requires basic knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques. Requires basic knowledge of the materials and methods used in one or more of the following areas: rough and finish carpentry techniques commercial painting window glazing and framing HVAC locksmithing electrical and plumbing. Requires working knowledge of safety rules and regulations. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute distances and measures. Requires sufficient human relations skills to work as a cooperative member of a team and to serve internal customers.
Abilities
Must be able to work as a member of a crew and maintain harmonious work relationships. Must be able to perform at the semiskilled level to complete routine maintenance tasks. Requires the ability to read understand and interpret work schedules and drawings. Requires the ability to understand written and oral instructions. Must be able to make straightforward arithmetic calculations for distance angle and quantity. Requires the ability to work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events. Requires the ability to observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures. Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Physical Abilities
Requires the ability perform work of an active nature; to stand for extended periods of time walk up to 400 yards and manipulate (lift carry move) heavy weights of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Requires the ability to push pull and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to climb stoop kneel and crouch on a regular basis. Requires sufficient handeye coordination hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information. Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials moving objects and observe workinprogress. Requires speaking ability to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid Drivers License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant safety considerations exist from fullbody physical labor and handling of mediumtoheavy weight materials.Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 34 on District Classified Salary Schedule ($5627.44 $6762.83 /month).
Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)
Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security.
Selection Procedure
After the application closing date a search committee will review and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these are highly competitive positions meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview.If you have questions or would like to followup regarding your application please contact Human Resources at as search committee members are unable to discuss specific recruitments.Conditions of Employment
This is a fulltime 12calendar month classified position.
Hours of employment are: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Initial placement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment employee is placed at Step 2.
Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process.
Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station) produce an original social security card and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.
** Please note the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.Application Procedures
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who need special services or facilities due to disability in order to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at the time of application or at least 72 hours prior to the closing date or date of a scheduled interview.Transcripts and Foreign Degrees
It is the applicants responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is .Required Documents
Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Copy of High School Diploma OR Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree)
Employment Type
Full-Time
